Australian cricket team in England in 1912
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The Australian cricket team in England in 1912 played 36 first-class matches. The team took part in the 1912 Triangular Tournament involving England and South Africa. The teams played six Tests, three against each opponent.
Australia lost one and drew two of its Tests against England; but won two and drew one against South Africa. England won all three of its matches against South Africa.
England v Australia :
- [1st Test] (Lord's Cricket Ground) – match drawn
- [2nd Test] (Old Trafford Cricket Ground) – match drawn
- [3rd Test] (The Oval) – England won by 244 runs
Australia v South Africa :
- [1st Test] (Old Trafford Cricket Ground) – Australia won by an innings and 88 runs
- [2nd Test] (Lord's Cricket Ground) – Australia won by 10 wickets
- [3rd Test] (Trent Bridge) – match drawn
For full details of this Test series, see: 1912 Triangular Tournament
[edit] References
- CricketArchive
- Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians - various publications
- The Hamlyn A-Z of Cricket Records by Peter Wynne-Thomas
- Wisden Cricketers Almanack (annual)